EP2755283B1 - Connecteur configurable par l'utilisateur - Google Patents

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EP2755283B1
EP2755283B1 EP13173164.8A EP13173164A EP2755283B1 EP 2755283 B1 EP2755283 B1 EP 2755283B1 EP 13173164 A EP13173164 A EP 13173164A EP 2755283 B1 EP2755283 B1 EP 2755283B1
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Alex Robert RENGIFO
Troy Tom
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  • the present invention relates to a user configurable connector, or more particularly, to a connector that can be (i) assembled and/or customized by a user and/or (ii) connected to and/or disconnected from a corresponding connector without the need for special equipment.
  • Connectors are used in many applications, including commercial, consumer and military applications. Connectors are typically used to transmit information (e.g., a voltage, current, etc.) from a first device to a second device. For example, a connector may be used to provide power from a power supply to a circuit. By way of another example, a connector may be used to provide analog and/or digital information from a first circuit to a second circuit.
  • information e.g., a voltage, current, etc.
  • a connector may be used to provide power from a power supply to a circuit.
  • a connector may be used to provide analog and/or digital information from a first circuit to a second circuit.
  • Connectors are generally customized for a particular application.
  • a device needs to be connected to two different wire harnesses; a first wire harness that transmits power, and a second wire harness that communicates digital signals.
  • first wire harness transmits power
  • second wire harness communicates digital signals.
  • different connectors must be used.
  • the plug used to transmit power to the device must be different from the plug used to communicate digital signals to/from the device.
  • each pin in each plug must be connected to a particular wire. For example, assume that a first receptacle is connected to the power supply of the device.
  • a first socket in the first receptacle requires a first voltage (e.g., VDD) and a second socket in the first receptacle requires a second voltage (e.g., ground), then a wire carrying the first voltage must be connected to a first pin in a first plug, and a wire carrying the second voltage must be connected to a second pin in the first plug.
  • VDD voltage
  • second voltage e.g., ground
  • a connector needs to be replaced (e.g., a pin gets corroded or breaks, a wire breaks, etc.)
  • a custom connector i.e., a duplicate of the one being replaced
  • each contact in the new connector must be connected (e.g., crimped, soldered, etc.) to a corresponding wire.
  • a user need to source a new connector, but he may need certain tools to (i) disconnect the faulty connector (e.g., faulty plug) from a corresponding connector (e.g., receptacle), (ii) disconnect the wire harness from the faulty connector, (iii) connect each contact in the new connector to a corresponding wire, (iv) attach a backshell to the new connector, and (v) connect the new connector (e.g., new plug) to the corresponding connector (e.g., receptacle).
  • a waste of time but it is also a waste of money. This is especially true if the only reason the connector is being replaced is because of a single faulty contact.
  • a contact retention assembly having contacts of a rear-clip insertion and extraction type.
  • the individual contacts are insertable and retractable, respectively, into and from respective contact bores by use of a dedicated tool.
  • this would allow a contact replacement under certain conditions, e.g. contact corrosion, contact deformation etc.
  • a drawback of the assembly known from US 3 824 523 A is that here also a certain equipment or tool is required to replace (or swap out) a contact or contact pin.
  • US 5 711 685 A describes an electrical connector having a removable seal at its cable entry end. Electrical conductors are fixedly embedded in a connector body. Sheaths protrude integrally from the cable entry end of the connector body for surrounding the respectice conductors. The seal provides a waterproof fit around each of these sheaths.
  • EP 0 984 523 A1 discloses an electrical connector with a cap.
  • the cap provides a seal against foreign matter entering the connector housing and is for securing contacts lying in contact cavities.
  • US 2 563 762 discloses an electrical connector having a resilient insert.
  • the electrical connector comprises a tubular shell and an insert where the shell includes a cavity (or bore) configured to receive the insert.
  • the insert has an outer diameter that is smaller than an inner diameter of the shell, allowing the insert to rotate freely when pressed partially into the shell. Once the insert is aligned, it can be pressed fully into the shell, where it is held in place by flange or annular projection, whereas the contact sockets may be inserted into the insert prior to or after mounting of the insert in the shell.
  • a connector that a user can customize (or key) so that it only mates with a corresponding connector. This would allow a user to purchase a common connector and customize (or key) it so that it only works in a particular application (i.e., an application that includes a corresponding, or complimentary-keyed connector).
  • the present invention generally provides a user-configurable connector.
  • a connector according to claim 1 and a method of assembling a connector according to claim 9 are provided.
  • the present invention provides a connector, the connector comprising: a connector body having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end having a plurality of keyways configured to receive a plurality user-configurable keys, thereby allowing the distal end of the connector body to only mate with a corresponding connector body that is complementary-keyed; a plurality of contacts, each one of said plurality of contacts having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of each one of said plurality of contacts being configured for connection to at least one wire; an elastomeric retainer having a plurality of apertures and at least one outer surface, said plurality of apertures being configured to receive said plurality of contacts; and a backshell configured to mate with said proximal end of said connector body.
  • the said proximal end of said connector body includes a cavity that is configured to accept said elastomeric retainer; and said cavity is configured to apply pressure on said elastomeric retainer when said elastomeric retainer is fully inserted into said connector body through said proximal end, said pressure resulting in an increase in friction between each one of said plurality of apertures in said elastomeric retainer and each one of said plurality of contacts, wherein furthermore said cavity applies said pressure on said elastomeric retainer due to said cavity being slightly smaller than the outer surface of the elastic retainer.
  • the connector thus can be customized by the user so that it only mates with a similarly configured connector.
  • the connector body includes the plurality of keyways, wherein each keyway is configured to receive a key. If the user wants to configure a connector so that it only mates with a similarly configured connector, the user can do this by inserting at least one key in at least one keyway on the connector, and remove the key (or ensure that there is no key) in the corresponding keyway on the corresponding connector.
  • the user can configure the connector so that it only mates with a corresponding, and similarly configured connector. This is advantageous in that the user does not have to purchase a custom connector, in order to have a custom (or semi-unique) connector.
  • the cavity in the connector body is slightly smaller than the outer surface of the retainer.
  • the backshell may be configured so that when it is connected to the connector body, pressure (or increased friction) is applied to the plurality of contacts.
  • the user-configurable connector is designed so that when the retainer is removed from the connector body, each contact is relatively easy to insert into and remove from the retainer.
  • each contact is securely retained. In fact, it becomes difficult (if not impossible) to insert a contact into, or remove a contact from the retainer when the retainer is inserted into the connector body and/or when the backshell is attached to the connector body. This difficulty, or impossibility is based on an application of pressure on the retainer (from the cavity and/or the backshell), which results in increased friction between the retainer and the plurality of contacts.
  • the retainer may include a plurality of "fingers" extending inward toward each contact.
  • a plurality of "fingers” in each aperture in the retainer it may be easier to convert the pressure applied to the retainer (by the cavity and//or the backshell) into increased friction on the plurality of contacts.
  • the backshell may include first and second portions, wherein the first portion includes at least one latch and a first post, and the second portion includes at least one slot and a second post.
  • the backshell is connected to the connector body by placing the first post into a first hole in the connector body, and by placing the second post into a second hole in the connector body.
  • the first and second portions of the backshell are then connected together by snap-fitting the latches into the slots. This may result in the application (or further application) of pressure on the retainer, thereby securing the plurality of contacts in place.
  • a latching mechanism e.g., a T-shaped latch
  • a first end of the latch includes a pivot for pivotally connecting the latch to the first connector
  • a second end of the latch includes at least one dentent.
  • the latch can be pivoted until the dentent is secured in a pair of deflectable fingers.
  • the pair of deflectable fingers includes an indented inner portion adapted to receive the dentent(s).
  • a lanyard mechanism can be used to secure a first connector to a second connector.
  • the first connector includes a first dovetail
  • the second connector includes a second dovetail
  • the lanyard mechanism includes a slot and a latch, wherein the slot is configured to mate with the first dovetail, and the latch is configured to hook over the second dovetail.
  • the lanyard mechanism can be affixed to the first connector by mating the first slot with the first dovetail.
  • the latch of the second connector hooks (or snap-fits) over the second dovetail on the second connector.
  • the latch In order to disconnect the first connector from the second connector, the latch must first be removed (or separated) from the second dovetail.
  • the first and second dovetails are similarly shaped and sized, allowing the lanyard mechanism to be affixed to either the first or second connector.
  • the slot in the lanyard is configured to mate with both the first and second dovetails.
  • the present invention also provides a method of assembling a connector, comprising: inserting a plurality of contacts into a plurality of apertures in a retainer; increasing friction force between each one of said plurality of apertures in said retainer and corresponding ones of said plurality of contacts by inserting said retainer inside a proximal end of a connector body; and connecting a backshell to said proximal end of said connector body; and selectively inserting at least one key into at least one keyway in a distal end of said connector body, thereby creating a user-keyed connector body that can be connected to a second complementary-keyed connector body.
  • the insertion of said retainer fully into said connector body through said proximal end results in an application of pressure on said retainer, which thereby results in an application of pressure on said plurality of contacts in said plurality of apertures.
  • the present invention thus provides a method for assembling and customizing a connector in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
  • a plurality of contacts e.g., pins, sockets, etc.
  • Each contact is then inserted into an aperture in a retainer.
  • the retainer is then inserted into a connector body, and a backshell is attached to the connector body.
  • the insertion of the retainer into the connector body results in increased friction between the elastomeric retainer and the contacts included therein.
  • the attachment of the backshell to the connector body results in an application of pressure on the elastomeric retainer, which further results in increased friction between the elastomeric retainer and the contacts included therein.
  • a user can customize (or key) a connector, and thus the user can configure the connector so that it only mates with corresponding, and similarly configured connector.
  • This is advantageous in that the user does not have to purchase a custom connector, in order to have a custom (or semi-custom) connector.
  • the present invention provides a connector that can be (i) assembled and/or customized by a user and/or (ii) connected to and/or disconnected from a corresponding connector without the need for special equipment.
  • like element numerals are used to describe like elements illustrated in one or more figures.
  • the connector 10 includes a connector body 100, a retainer 110, a plurality of contacts 112, and a two-piece backshell 120.
  • Each one of the plurality of contacts is configured to be connected to a corresponding wire 114. This can be done, for example, by crimping a proximal end of each contact around a corresponding wire, soldering a proximal end of each contact to a corresponding wire, etc.
  • the plurality of contacts 112 are connected to a plurality of wires 114, each contact is inserted into a corresponding aperture in the retainer 110.
  • the retainer 110 is then inserted into a proximal end of the connector body 100.
  • the proximal end of the connector body 100 includes a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the retainer, and the distal end of the connector body includes a plurality of apertures configured to receive at least a portion of the plurality of contacts.
  • the backshell 120 is then connected to the connector body 100.
  • the connector 10 is configured so that the step of placing (or pressing) the retainer 110 into the connector body 100 results in an application of pressure on the retainer 110, thereby resulting in increased friction between the retainer and the plurality of contacts.
  • the connector 10 is configured so that the step of connecting the backshell 120 to the connector body 100 results in an application of pressure on the retainer 110, thereby resulting in increased friction between the retainer and the plurality of contacts.
  • the user-configurable connector is designed so that when the retainer is removed from the connector body, each contact is relatively easy to insert into and remove from the retainer (e.g., a relatively low amount of friction exists between each contact and a corresponding aperture in the retainer). However, when the retainer is inserted into the connector body and/or the backshell is attached to the connector body, each connector becomes securely retained in the retainer.
  • the present invention is not limited to the connector illustrated in Figure 1 .
  • the present invention may be implemented in either a plug having a plurality of pins, or a receptacle having a plurality of sockets.
  • the present invention is not limited to any particular type of retainer.
  • a retainer manufactured out of any known pliable material e.g., an elastomeric material, a thermo-plastic elastomeric material, etc.
  • the present invention is not limited to the use of any particular type of backshell.
  • any backshell (or backing structure) that can be connected to the connector body (e.g., using screws, a snap-fit connector, etc.), and results in the application of pressure on the retainer, is considered to be within the scope of the present invention.
  • the backshell 120 includes first and second portions 122, 124, wherein the first portion 122 includes a set of latches 127a, 127b and a first post 128a, and the second portion 124 includes a set of slots 126a, 126b and a second post 128b.
  • the backshell 120 can be connected to the connector body 100 by placing the first post 128a into a first hole 106a in the connector body 100, and by placing the second post 128b into a second hole 106b in the connector body 100.
  • the first and second portions of the backshell 122, 124 can then be connected together by snap-fitting the set of latches 127a, 127b into the set of slots 126a, 126b. This results in the application (or further application) of pressure on the retainer 110, thereby securing the plurality of contacts in place. Further, by using a multi-portion backshell that includes at least one post, hole, latch and/or slot, the backshell can be attached to the connector body without the need for any tool, or at least any special tool.
  • Figure 3 shows the user-configurable connector 10 fully assembled.
  • the retainer 110 e.g., elastomeric retainer
  • the retainer 110 may also include a plurality of "fingers” 310 extending inward toward each contact.
  • a plurality of "fingers” or a plurality of inwardly protruding, and spaced apart elements
  • the features shown in Figures 2 and 3 are merely exemplary, and are not limitations of the present invention.
  • a backshell that includes one or more portions, and any suitable structure for affixing the backshell to the connector body, is within the scope of the present invention.
  • a corresponding connector e.g., a corresponding plug, a corresponding receptacle, etc.
  • screws are generally used to hold (or secure) connectors together
  • it takes tools e.g., a screwdriver, etc.
  • a certain amount of time to insert and remove a screw By way of another example, screws can be dropped during installation/removal, which can result in damage to the connectors (e.g., when they are being connected together).
  • a latching mechanism e.g., a T-shaped latch
  • a latching mechanism that does not require screws can be used to secure first and second connectors together. This can be seen, for example, in Figure 4 .
  • FIG. 4 shows a possible arrangement of a latching mechanism, which is especially usefull in conjunction with the present invention, although not part thereof or specifically claimed therein.
  • a T-Latch 400 is used to secure a first connector 40 to a second connector 10.
  • a first end of the T-latch 400 includes a pivot 440 for pivotally connecting the T-latch 400 to the first connector 40, and a second end of the T-latch 400 includes a dentent 410.
  • the T-latch 40 can be pivoted until the dentent 410 is secured in a pair of deflectable fingers 420.
  • the pair of deflectable fingers 420 includes an indented inner portion 430 adapted to receive the dentent 410.
  • the deflectable fingers 420 By applying pressure on the T-latch 400 toward the second connector 10, the deflectable fingers 420 will temporarily spread apart, allowing the dentent 410 to move into the indented inner portion 430. With the dentent 410 in place, the deflectable fingers 420 will spring back to their initial position, thereby preventing the T-latch from moving away from the second connector 10. This can be seen, for example, in Figure 5 . It should be appreciated that there is no limitation onto the T-latch shown in Figures 4 and 5 . For example, any latch that is pivotally connected to a first connector and can be snap-fitted into a receiving device on a second connector is applicable.
  • the snap-fitting may include, for example, one or more dentents (e.g., a first dentent on a first side of the latch and second dentent on a second and opposite side of the latch), or the like, and one or more indented inner portions, or the like.
  • one or more dentents e.g., a first dentent on a first side of the latch and second dentent on a second and opposite side of the latch
  • one or more indented inner portions e.g., one or more indented inner portions, or the like.
  • a lanyard mechanism that does not include any screws can be used to secure first and second connectors together.
  • Figure 6 shows a lanyard mechanism 600, which is especially usefull in conjunction with the present invention, although not part thereof or specifically claimed therein.
  • a connector 10 includes a first dovetail 620
  • a second connector 40 includes a second dovetail 610
  • the lanyard mechanism 600 includes a slot 630 and a latch 640, wherein the slot 630 is configured to mate with the first dovetail 620, and the latch 640 is configured to hook over the second dovetail 610.
  • the lanyard mechanism 600 which includes a first (or right) portion, a second (or left) portion substantially parallel to the first portion, and a third (or handle) portion connecting the first and second portions, can be affixed to the first connector 10 by mating the first slot 630 with the first dovetail 620.
  • the latch 640 of the second connector 40 hooks (or snap-fits) over the second dovetail 610 on the second connector 40.
  • the hook 640 In order to disconnect the first connector 10 from the second connector 40, the hook 640 must first be removed (or separated) from the second dovetail 610. This can be done, for example, by pulling on the handle portion (i.e., the lanyard) of the lanyard mechanism 600, thereby moving the hook 640 away from the second connector 40, and away from the second dovetail 610.
  • the first and second dovetails may be similar in shape and size, allowing the lanyard to be affixed to either the first or second connector.
  • the slot 630 in the lanyard mechanism 600 is configured to mate with both the first and second dovetails (610, 620). By doing this, the lanyard becomes reversible, and can be affixed to ether the first connector 10 or the second connector 40, as desired by the user, or required by the application. It should be appreciated, however, that there is no limitation to any particular type of lanyard mechanism, or to the lanyard mechanism shown in Figure 6 .
  • a connector that includes a differently shaped lanyard mechanism may suffice.
  • additional dovetails e.g., dovetails on both sides of each connector, etc.
  • additional slots e.g., slots on both the first and second portions of the lanyard mechanism, etc.
  • the connector can be customized by the user so that it only mates with a similarly configured connector.
  • a connector can be seen, for example, in Figure 7 .
  • the connector body 100 includes a plurality of keyways (e.g., 710), wherein each keyway is configured to receive a key (e.g., 720). See also Fig. 1 at 102 and 104. If the user wants to configure a pair of connectors (e.g., a connector and a corresponding connector) so that they will only mate with each other, this can be accomplished by inserting a key in at least one keyway on the connector, and remove the key (or ensure that there is no key) in the corresponding keyway on the corresponding connector.
  • a pair of connectors e.g., a connector and a corresponding connector
  • the connector in Figure 7 includes five keyways: two on top and three on bottom. As shown in Figure 7 , keys are inserted into the two keyways on top of the connector body 100, and one keyway on the bottom-left of the connector body 100.
  • the connector can be configured to mate with a corresponding, and similarly configured connector (e.g., one having no keys in the keyways on the top of the corresponding connector, and in the bottom-right keyway of the corresponding connector (i.e., the keyway in the corresponding connector that mirrors the bottom-left keyway of the connector)).
  • the user can configure the connector so that it only mates with corresponding, and similarly configured connector. This is advantageous in that the user does not have to purchase a custom connector, in order to have a custom (or semi-custom) connector.
  • a connector body that includes fewer or greater keyways and/or keys is applicable.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates one method of assembling a user-configurable connector and mating the connector with a corresponding connector, in accordance with the present invention.
  • at least one contact e.g., a pin, socket, etc.
  • a proximal end of each contact may include a crimp barrel, a solder socket, etc.
  • each contact is inserted into an aperture in an elastomeric retainer.
  • the elastomeric retainer is then inserted into a connector body at step 806, and a backshell is attached to the connector body at step 808.
  • the insertion of the elastomeric retainer results in an application of pressure on the elastomeric retainer, which further results in increased friction between the elastomeric retainer and the contact(s) included therein.
  • the attachment of the backshell to the connector body results in an application of pressure on the elastomeric retainer, which further results in increased friction between the elastomeric retainer and the contact(s) included therein.
  • at least one key may be placed in at least one keyway on a distal end of the connector body, resulting in a user-programmable connector. The connector is then mated with a corresponding connector that is similarly configured.
  • the connector is then secured to the corresponding connector by either snap-fitting a latch (e.g., a T-latch, etc.) into a corresponding indented inner portion, or snap-fitting a lanyard latch over a corresponding dovetail, ending the method at step 816.
  • a latch e.g., a T-latch, etc.
  • snap-fitting a lanyard latch over a corresponding dovetail

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  1. Connecteur, comprenant :
    un corps de connecteur (100) présentant une extrémité proximale et une extrémité distale, l'extrémité distale ayant une pluralité de rainures de clavette (104 ; 710) configurées pour recevoir une pluralité de clavettes configurables par l'utilisateur (102 ; 720), permettant ainsi à l'extrémité distale du corps de connecteur (100) de s'accoupler uniquement avec un corps de connecteur correspondant qui présente des clavettes complémentaires ;
    une pluralité de contacts (112), chacun de ladite pluralité de contacts (112) ayant une extrémité proximale et une extrémité distale, l'extrémité proximale de chacun de ladite pluralité de contacts (112) étant configurée pour une connexion à au moins un fil (114) ;
    un élément de retenue élastomère (110) ayant une pluralité d'ouvertures et au moins une surface extérieure, ladite pluralité d'ouvertures étant configurées pour recevoir ladite pluralité de contacts (112) ; et
    une coquille arrière (120) configurée pour s'accoupler avec ladite extrémité proximale dudit corps de connecteur (100) ;
    dans lequel ladite extrémité proximale dudit corps de connecteur (100) inclut une cavité qui est configurée pour accepter ledit élément de retenue élastomère (110) ; et
    dans lequel ladite cavité est configurée pour appliquer une pression sur ledit élément de retenue élastomère (110) quand ledit élément de retenue élastomère (110) est inséré complètement dans ledit corps de connecteur (100) à travers ladite extrémité proximale, ladite pression résultant dans une augmentation du frottement entre chacune de ladite pluralité d'ouvertures dans ledit élément de retenue élastomère (110) et chacun de ladite pluralité de contacts (112), dans lequel en outre ladite cavité applique ladite pression audit élément de retenue élastomère (110) en raison de ladite cavité qui est légèrement plus petite que la surface extérieure de l'élément de retenue élastomère (110).
  2. Connecteur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel ledit corps de connecteur (100) est une fiche, et ledit corps de connecteur correspondant est un réceptacle.
  3. Connecteur selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel l'extrémité proximale de chacun de ladite pluralité de contacts (112) inclut un fût à sertir, permettant à chacun de ladite pluralité de contacts (112) d'être serti autour d'un correspondant dudit au moins un fil (114).
  4. Connecteur selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel l'extrémité proximale de chacun de ladite pluralité de contacts (112) inclut une coupelle à souder, permettant à chacun de ladite pluralité de contacts (112) d'être soudé sur un correspondant dudit au moins un fil (114).
  5. Connecteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, dans lequel l'élément de retenue élastomère (110) inclut un élément de retenue élastomère thermoplastique.
  6. Connecteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, dans lequel chacune de la pluralité d'ouvertures dans l'élément de retenue (110) inclut une pluralité de doigts saillants vers l'intérieur (310), ladite pluralité de doigts saillants vers l'intérieur (310) sont configurés pour appliquer un premier niveau de frottement à un contact correspondant avant que ledit élément de retenue élastomère (110) ne soit inséré dans ladite cavité, et appliquer un second niveau de frottement plus élevé audit contact correspondant après que ledit élément de retenue élastomère (110) a été inséré dans ladite cavité.
  7. Connecteur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, dans lequel ladite coquille arrière (120) comprend des première et seconde parties (122, 124), ladite première partie (122) incluant au moins un loquet (127) et ladite seconde partie (124) incluant au moins une fente (126), lesdites première et seconde parties (122, 124) étant configurées pour s'encliqueter ensemble en insérant ledit au moins un loquet (127) dans ladite au moins une fente (126).
  8. Connecteur selon la revendication 7, dans lequel lesdites première et seconde parties (122, 124) incluent en outre une première partie d'accouplement configurée pour s'accoupler avec une seconde partie d'accouplement sur ladite extrémité proximale dudit corps de connecteur (100), ladite première partie d'accouplement comprenant au moins l'un d'au moins un montant (128) et d'au moins un trou (106).
  9. Procédé d'assemblage d'un connecteur, comprenant :
    l'insertion d'une pluralité de contacts (112) dans une pluralité d'ouvertures dans un élément de retenue (110) ;
    l'augmentation de la force de frottement entre chacune de ladite pluralité d'ouvertures dans ledit élément de retenue (110) et des correspondants de ladite pluralité de contacts (112) en insérant ledit élément de retenue (110) à l'intérieur d'une cavité formée dans une extrémité proximale d'un corps de connecteur (100), ladite cavité étant configurée pour accepter ledit élément de retenue élastomère (110) et pour appliquer une pression audit élément de retenue élastomère (110) quand ledit élément de retenue élastomère est complètement inséré dans ledit corps de connecteur (110) à travers ladite extrémité proximale en raison de ladite cavité qui est légèrement plus petite que la surface extérieure de l'élément de retenue élastomère (110),
    la connexion d'une coquille arrière (120) à ladite extrémité proximale dudit corps de connecteur (100) ; et
    l'insertion sélective d'au moins une clavette (102 ; 720) dans au moins une rainure de clavette (104 ; 710) dans une extrémité distale dudit corps de connecteur (100), créant ainsi un corps de connecteur à clavettes utilisateur (100) qui peut être connecté à un second corps de connecteur à clavettes complémentaires.
  10. Procédé selon la revendication 9, comprenant en outre l'étape de sertissage d'au moins un de ladite pluralité de contacts (112) sur un fil (114) avant l'étape d'insertion de ladite pluralité de contacts (112) dans ladite pluralité d'ouvertures dans ledit élément de retenue (110).
  11. Procédé selon la revendication 9 ou 10, dans lequel l'étape de connexion de ladite coquille arrière (120) à ladite extrémité proximale dudit corps de connecteur (100) comprend en outre la mise en place d'au moins un montant (128) faisant saillie vers l'extérieur depuis une extrémité distale de ladite coquille arrière (120) dans au moins un trou correspondant (106) dans ladite extrémité proximale dudit corps de connecteur (100).
  12. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 11, dans lequel l'étape de connexion de ladite coquille arrière (120) à ladite extrémité proximale dudit corps de connecteur (100) comprend en outre la mise en place d'au moins un loquet (127) faisant saillie vers l'extérieur depuis une extrémité proximale d'une première partie (122) de ladite coquille arrière (120) dans au moins une fente correspondante (126) dans une extrémité proximale d'une seconde partie (124) de ladite coquille arrière (120).
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